【Lustre Arc】PSL Certified “Blue Rose” Akoya Pearl Necklace — 5.5–6mm
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This elegant necklace features Japanese Akoya cultured pearls measuring approximately 5.5–6mm, selected for their rich silver-blue body color and exceptional luster.
Pearl
Exquisite 8.5mm Blue Akoya Pearl Silver Necklace
Located in רמת גן, IL
Adorn your neckline with the vibrant beauty of this new necklace, featuring a magnificent strand of 49 natural Akoya pearls.
Pearl, Silver
Natural Blue Rose Madama Akoya Pearl Necklace, Japan, 7.5–8mm
Located in 上海市, CN
An exceptionally luminous Japanese Akoya pearl necklace featuring rare natural blue-grey body color with vivid rose, violet and silver overtones.
Cultured Pearl, Pearl
Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl & London Blue Topaz Station Necklace in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This 16-inch station necklace in 14K Solid Gold displays an elegant arrangement of luminous Akoya cultured pearls and bezel-set London blue topazes.
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Mikimoto Blue Sapphire & Akoya Pearl Ocean Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
For those inspired by the ocean, this Mikimoto necklace is just exhilarating. Deep blue sapphires gradually fade into a stunning 8mm Akoya crafted in 18kt white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Blue Lagoon Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 14K Gold Shell Clasp 17.5”
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Blue Lagoon by Mikimoto Pearl Type: Cultured Akoya Pearls Number of Pearls: 54 Pearl Size: Approx. 5.5mm Pearl Shape: Round Luster: High Clasp Metal: Solid 14...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Grey Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural well matched blue grey Japanese Akoya cultured pearl necklace.
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bespoke Three-Row Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond and Sapphire Clasp
Located in London, GB
Elegant and iridescent, this timeless Akoya pearl three strand necklace combines elegance with a glamour of yesteryear.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Akoya Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond 14K White Gold Clasp
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant vintage pearl necklace is composed of luminous Akoya pearls, beautifully matched for their soft glow and subtle overtones.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White...
Three-Strand Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Clasp, Circa 1930s–40s
Located in Northampton, MA
This exquisite three-strand cultured Akoya pearl necklace dates to the late Art Deco to early Retro era, circa 1930s–1940s—a period widely considered the pinnacle of pearl culturing ...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1 Carat Diamond Ribbon Pendant in Platinum with Silver-Blue Akoya Pearls
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes converted a fussy 1960's diamond brooch into the striking and one-of-a-kind pendant. Originally, the pendant's center was a diamond "stalk" with diamonds leaves. Eyta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Enchanting Pink Akoya Pearl & Blue Turquoise Cross Drop Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This enchanting 14K rose gold pendant features a delicate and spiritually symbolic cross design that beautifully pairs treasures of land and sea. Sourced from fine estate collections...
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
PSL Certified Natural Blue Rose Madama Akoya Pearl Necklace, Japan, 7.5–8mm
Located in 上海市, CN
Whether you are drawn to a minimal everyday piece or a more elaborate design, you can expect the same GEM-LUSTER standard across the collection: pearls with a soft, sophisticated glo...
Black Pearl, Pearl
Unavailable
L 0.52 in
IRIS PARURE, Blue Huge Akoya (Registered) Pearl Necklace, 13.00mm Japanese Pearl
By IRIS PARURE
Located in Ehime, JP
12.50mm-13.00mm Blue Huge Akoya®(B.H.A.) by IRIS PARURE ※Brand New, Directly from the farm Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Blue Huge Akoya (B.H.A.) ...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl
Akoya Keshi Baroque Pearl Necklace Silver Blue 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saltwater multi row Akoya keshi pearls with south sea pearl end pearl. This necklace has 30 strand of tiny keshi pearls, it is so unique with about 1.6 to 2.0 mm akoya pearls multi s...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.50 mm - 9.00 mm Natural Color Blue Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond Rondels
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare beauty is composed of individually knotted, natural color, blue Akoya baroque pearls and is secured with a white gold, ball clasp, stamped 585 (14 karat) and supports white...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.61 carat blue moonstone, Akoya pearls on a handmade 14k necklace by G&G Studio
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
Something old, something new, and something blue, all in a piece with as many possibilities as the moon has cycles. The base of this 38" long necklace is an upcycled rose and white g...
Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
L 16.75 in
Akoya Pearls with Faceted Blue Topaz Briolettes and 18 Karat Gold Lobster Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Fresh and young high lustre 9mm Akoya pearl necklace with faceted blue topaz briolettes.
Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold
Blue Rose Baby Akoya Pearl Necklace — 4.5–5.0mm PSL Certified
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This luminous strand features natural silver-gray 4.5–5.0mm Baby Akoya pearls, certified by the Pearl Science Laboratory (PSL) as Blue Rose class — the highest luster rating in Japan...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Blue Gray Akoya Pearl Necklace w Sterling Silver Diamond Beads
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Inspired by the soothing natural colors of the sea, this twenty-two inch hand-strung necklace combines soft blue dyed round Akoya pearls and ringed gray pearls intermingled with pave...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.96 in W 1.5 in L 18.9 in
Carved Burmese Blue Sapphire 17.10 Carat Akoya Pearl Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding by Round Cut Diamond 75 pieces 0.84 Carat. Also the pearl strand is Akoya Pearl from Japan total 62 pieces and weight is 23.88 Gram The length of this Necklace is around...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Akoya Silver Blue Cultured Baroque Pearl with 14 Karat Yellow Clasp
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This pearl necklace features Akoya AA+ grade silver blue color baroque pearl.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Silver Blue Cultured Baroque Pearl with 14 Karat Yellow Clasp
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This pearl necklace features Akoya AA+ grade silver blue color baroque pearl.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Akoya Pearl Necklace 36.5" 9mm Vintage 1989 All Documentation Mint
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northampton, MA
This Tiffany & Co. Akoya Pearl Necklace is a scarce treasure with complete original documentation, including the 1989 sales receipt and appraisal for $23,000 -over $56,000 in today's...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Diamond Akoya Pearl Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold 7.9 mm 21" Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a One of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!! Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls. This item has been Certified, Inspected and Apprai...
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Romantic Necklace in Sapphire with a Flower Scrap Gold, Diamonds and Akoya Pearl
Located in Vannes, FR
Romantic Necklace in Sapphire With a Flower Scrap ,Gold ,Diamonds and Akoya Pearl . the clasp is beautifully decorated with a Akoya pearl, 1.22 carats of diamonds, on a white gold fl...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Cultured Akoya Pearl Blue Lagoon Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearls with original paperwork. The 90 lustrous pearls measure 6-6.5mm each and the necklace measure 24 inches in length. The shell motif clasp is f...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace Blue Baroque Circa 1970s Unisex
Located in Northampton, MA
This circa 1970s necklace of silvery-blue cultured baroque Akoya pearls is a gorgeous and unique vintage treasure.
Pearl, Silver
Akoya Pearl Necklace Double Strand, circa 1950s
Located in Northampton, MA
As you may know, an 8mm diameter is the differentiating measurement that defines the "luxury sized" cultured Akoya pearl. This statement necklace featuring 121 luxury-sized creamy-wh...
Pearl, Silver
Necklace of Chalcedony and Akoya Pearl Midcentury
Located in Northampton, MA
Chalcedony beads the color of a winter sky and cultured Akoya pearls the silvery-white of fresh snow together create a chillingly beautiful necklace.
Chalcedony, Pearl, 14k Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine diamonds, (218 in count) weighing approximately 4.36 cts, are pave set in this 18K ornate clasp which further centers a fine natural Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire. The colored sto...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace w 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Rondells w Mystery Clap
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fine white natural Akoya pearls are accented with colorful fourteen karat (14K) yellow gold and blue cloisonne enamel rondels giving this necklace it's vibrancy.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Silver Blue Cultured Baroque Pearl with 14 Karat Yellow Clasp
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This pearl necklace features Akoya AA+ grade silver blue color baroque pearl.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Era Akoya Pearl Necklace with 18k Diamond and Blue Sapphire Clasp
Located in Versailles, FR
Known as the “Queen of Gems”, pearls have been coveted for centuries. For sale a timeless single strand Akoya salt water pearl necklace, consisting of 86 rounded pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diana Kim England Blue Akoya, Seed Pearl and Fresh Water Pearl Strand
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
The design used on this necklace is strung in a pattern known as Mexican Lace. Two strands of silk run throughout the necklace. Sometimes the silk is doubled up, and in some place...
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Blue Akoya Baroque Pearl Necklace with Gold Clasp
Located in LA, CA
Silvery Blue Akoya Fancy Baroque Pearl Necklace, 18 inches hand-knotted with gold fish-hook clasp #CP77
Pearl, Gold
Japanese Blue Akoya Baroque Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Japanese Blue Akoya 18" necklace has excellent luster that will elevate any look!
Cultured Pearl
Japanese Akoya Natural Blue Color Rope Necklace with 14k White Gold Ball Clasp
Located in New York, NY
These Japanese Akoya natural blue color baroque cultured pearls measure 8-9mm.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Morning Dew Akoya Cultured Pearl Pendant with Blue Sapphire, PPA403SW
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
MORNING DEW AKOYA CULTURED PEARL PENDANT WITH BLUE SAPPHIRE – 18K WHITE GOLD PPA403SW 8mm 18kt White Gold 3 Sapphires (0.17 ct)
$396Sale Price|68% Off
White Gray Akoya Pearl Necklace w Sterling Silver & White Sapphire Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Stylish with the versatility of a soft neutral hues, this hand-strung twenty two inch necklace is crafted of thirty eight white lustrous 8-3/4mm Akoya pearls, accented with petite g...
Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Gemstone & Baroque Pearl Pebble Necklace In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted in sterling silver, this chain necklace is adorned with five white baroque pearls and four faceted turquoise gemstones. Baroque pearls are naturally irregular in shape an...
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Sapphire Necklace set in Silver
Located in Dusit, 10
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, White Sapphire Necklace set in Silver Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 51.0 cm Total Weight: 116.33 grams *Please note that the silver setting is p...
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Alex Jona South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona South Sea pearl necklace ( total length 18.5 inch/47 cm), composed of 39 cultured South Sea pearls ranging from 10.2 to 12.7 mm in diameter, strung on a hand-knotted silk ...
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Gold and Blue Topaz Bezel Set Station Necklace Chain
Located in New York, NY
This retro vintage 14k gold necklace is elegant and unusual. Each bezel and prong set light blue topaz is divided by a gold bar creating an unexpected collar style station necklace. ...
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Certified Tennyo Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace, 8-8.5mm
Located in 上海市, CN
About SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER At SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER, every piece begins with the pearl. We exclusively work with carefully selected sea pearls that meet our strict “gem-luster” standar...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
$1,568Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 0.52 in L 38.59 in
South Sea Graduated Baroque Pearl Long Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, 98cm
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite strand of South Sea baroque pearls on a sterling silver box clasp. Gorgeous color gradient! The 98 cm length accessory can be worn single or double-stranded. A classy ne...
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Aurora Rose 8.5 - 9.0 mm Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Aurora Rose 8.5 - 9.0 mm Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Stone: Akoya Pearl Pearl Grade : Aurora Rose Metal: Silver Length: 16.9 inches (43 cm) (including clasp) Pearl size: 8.5 -...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
14K White Gold Clasp Av. 7mm White Sea Pearl Necklace, 16 inches
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A timeless strand of luminous white sea pearls, each averaging 7 mm in diameter, gracefully arranged to showcase natural symmetry and soft iridescence. This classic necklace is finis...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
PSL Ocean Blue Tahitian Pearl Necklace 10–11.9mm in Platinum Grey
Located in 上海市, CN
About SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER At SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER, every piece begins with the pearl. We exclusively work with carefully selected sea pearls that meet our strict “gem-luster” standar...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Marina J London Blue Topaz, 14k Yellow Gold & Pearl Necklace with Removable Drop
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and bold piece made by Marina J. This striking necklace is made using high luster cultured Pearls which display a soft iridescence. The Pearls are adorned and perfectly comp...
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 14-18 mm South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A luxurious 18K white gold necklace showcasing 25 graduating South Sea pearls measuring approximately 14-18mm. The strand is finished with an elegant white gold clasp accented by fiv...
South Sea Pearl, White Gold
19.5" South Sea Pearl Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A luminous classic with a touch of brilliance. This necklace features warm white South Sea pearls, each hand-selected for their luster and knotted for timeless elegance and durabilit...
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace with Silver Clasp
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Marina J. Graduated Pearl Strung Necklace with Rhodium Plated Silver Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Strung Necklace by Marina J. This piece is made with all Cultured and Graduated Pearls strung together with industrial strength thread that will hold up for generations. Measur...
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Certified Tennyo Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace, 9-9.5mm
Located in 上海市, CN
About SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER At SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER, every piece begins with the pearl. We exclusively work with carefully selected sea pearls that meet our strict “gem-luster” standar...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 2-Row Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace 18K WG Diamond Agate Jewelry Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Green Agat Two Strands 17.5" - 19" Japanese Akoya 8.2 - 8.9mm Pearl Necklace Among all the pieces of jewelry, there exists one that possesses a remark...
Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
$3,916Sale Price|20% Off
L 21 in
AKOYA PEARLS Gia Certified Double Strand Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A double strand necklace with Akoya pearls. This is a very well-matched double strand pearls necklace, composed by one-hundred-ten Akoya round pearls.. The elegant necklace has a le...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Natural Mediterranean GIA Red Coral Gold 14 Karat Beaded Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Barrel shaped Natural Mediterranean Red Coral beads that graduate in size. Gold Beads scattered between the coral beads. GIA Identification report No. 2181344681, Reddish Orange Natu...
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Elegant Natural pave diamonds pearls sterling silver tiara head accessory band
Located in Delhi, DL
For the queen in you! This royal tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with Natural pave diamonds and natural white pearls in sterling silver. Diamond- Pave diam...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 34" 18k Gold 9.5 mm Certified $126,000 M126000 Estate Mikimoto 87 Pearls LARGE 9.5 mm 34 Inches 18 KT Yellow Gold Clasp TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 20...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Roseate Jewelry Australian South Sea Circle Pearl Necklace with 18K RG Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Australian South Sea Circle Pearl Strand Necklace. There is only one way to execute a necklace this universal and iconic – with perfection. Luminous South Sea pearls, su...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Genuine Estate 260 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond & Sapphire Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal double estate layered 21 inch long handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises. This necklace features genuine high grade turquoises from the...
Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
Angel Skin Carved Coral Bead Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Angel skin coral and carved coral bead yellow gold necklace circa 1960. The facts you want to know are listed below. Read on. It is all remarkably short, simple, and clear. Conta...
Coral, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Ametrine Citrine Amethyst Diamond Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A gem quality ametrine forms the nucleus of this extravagant, one-of-a-kind necklace. The ametrine (origin: Bolivia) weighs 72.76 carats and is richly colored in both purple and yel...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Rare H Stern Pearl Necklace With GIA Report Akoya Pearls
By H. Stern
Located in Media, PA
This elegant H. Stern necklace is a refined addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted with 18k gold, this beaded necklace showcases a double strand of round, white cultured pearls....
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent and Very Rare Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified $106,000 M106000 Estate Mikimoto 43 Pearls LARGE 10 mm 18 Inches 18 KT Yellow Gold Cla...
Pearl, Gold
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ladies Dress Watch with Original Dial, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Length X Width 18mm ...
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Premium Quality pink hue highest luster+ Akoya Pearl & Diamond Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and timeless Mikimoto two-strand Akoya pearl necklace, beautifully finished with an 18-karat yellow gold clasp. The necklace features a total of 107 round Akoya cultured ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Necklace with Fancy Intense vivd Yellow Pear Shape
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond necklace with GIA certified center 35.31 fancy intense vivd yellow vs2 pear shape, GIA#2145952743 set in platinum handmade necklace, features 47.00ct of outside diam...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Natural pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Natural pearl and diamond necklace. Set with one hundred and twenty one natural saltwater pearls, measurements ranging from approximately 1.6mm to 6.7mm, clasp set with three round o...
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.